‘Sea conclave’ on systemic issues within marine, fisheries sectors

Updated - January 03, 2026 08:22 pm IST - KOLLAM The Fishermen Community Development Programme will host a ’sea conclave’ at Summer In Bethlehem, Thirumullavaram, on January 7 to deliberate on the critical challenges and solutions within the marine and fisheries sectors. Organised in collaboration with the Centre for Social Innovation and Development Studies and the South Indian Federation of Fishermen Societies , the conclave aims to address the systemic issues threatening the industry. “The sector is currently facing a grave crisis fueled by marine pollution, climate change, overfishing, erosion of marine biodiversity, and the damaging effects of sea sand mining – all of which demand urgent attention and collective action,” said FCDP director Fr.